The Amida Trust is a charity (non-profit organization) registered in the United Kingdom that provides the legal sponsorship for the activities of the Amida community. The charity is a trust and has a board of trustees who oversee its operations.
Amida Order
The Amida Order is a religious fellowship within the Amida-shu. Membership is by invitation. Broadly speaking, members of the Order are either those who have been members of Amida-shu for a long period of time or who carry some special responsibility within the Shu. The Order has both ordained and non-ordained members. All ordained members of Amida-shu are members of the Order.
Amida-Shu
The Amida-shu is a religious community following the Pureland form of Buddhism. Members join by invitation and make a religious commitment.
Amida Kai
The Amida-kai is an association for anybody who supports the aims and activities of the Amida Trust. Membership is by subscription.
The Friends of Amida Ning Site
is a place to make friends, join discussions, contribute to the development of the Amida community worldwide, and stay in touch with one another in creative ways. Please find it at:
http://amidatrust.ning.com/